Electrical Windows OUT! HELPP

[Bigal101]

I just put a new stereo in the car this afternoon and
i just went out to put the windows cause its raining and i found out that they don't have any power.

What are the main electrical wiring that go to the powered windows?\
I have a 92 318i conv.

[Vivek]

Probably fuse 17

[Bigal101]

Probably fuse 17

Checked the fuse its good man,

What else should i check?

[85e325]

Check the breaker on the dash. I dont know where exactly it is on the late models, but on my ETA its next to the flasher.

[German Audio Specialties]

OK, you seem to be in a complete panic, but worry not, we will try and get it figured out.

So, first thing is what are you testing with?

First off, You need to get yourself a testlight. You do not want to use a DVM or any other kind of meter, just your basic $5 lightbulb-style testlight. There is a decent one at WalMart if you don't already have one.

Second, like someone already posted, download the electrical troubleshooting manual from www.wedophones.com

So, if you follow the diagrams, you will see that the fuse is powered from the unloader relays...so instead of checking the fuse with your eyeballs, grab your testlight and use it to make sure there is power at the fuse itself.

So: First, key on, second, testlight to the fuse. By doing it that way, you are testing the circuit as well, so you will know that everything up to that point is good.

So, next you need to address the next device in the chain, which is your window circuit breaker.

Now that I think about it, isn't yours up above the radio?

Anyway, pop that little bastard out of its hole and again use the testlight to make certain that there is voltage both in and out of that breaker.

Now I get to tell you a joke.

Q: How do you say "Fuck You" in L.A.? A: "Trust Me"

GL!

Luke

[Bigal101]

ok, you seem to be in a complete panic, but worry not, we will try and get it figured out.

So, first thing is what are you testing with?

First off, you need to get yourself a testlight. You do not want to use a dvm or any other kind of meter, just your basic $5 lightbulb-style testlight. There is a decent one at walmart if you don't already have one.

Second, like someone already posted, download the electrical troubleshooting manual from www.wedophones.com

so, if you follow the diagrams, you will see that the fuse is powered from the unloader relays...so instead of checking the fuse with your eyeballs, grab your testlight and use it to make sure there is power at the fuse itself.

So: First, key on, second, testlight to the fuse. By doing it that way, you are testing the circuit as well, so you will know that everything up to that point is good.

So, next you need to address the next device in the chain, which is your window circuit breaker.

Now that i think about it, isn't yours up above the radio?

Anyway, pop that little bastard out of its hole and again use the testlight to make certain that there is voltage both in and out of that breaker.

Now i get to tell you a joke.

Q: How do you say "fuck you" in l.a.? A: "trust me"

gl!

Luke

hahhaha dude its fixeddd!!!
Thanks man

[German Audio Specialties]

What was it? You have to share, that is how this joint works!

[Vivek]

It was his breaker on the center console.

[ButtJuice]

It was his breaker on the center console.

Lulz.

Stereo installer's post was awesome though.

[85e325]

OK, you seem to be in a complete panic, but worry not, we will try and get it figured out.

So, first thing is what are you testing with?

First off, You need to get yourself a testlight. You do not want to use a DVM or any other kind of meter, just your basic $5 lightbulb-style testlight. There is a decent one at WalMart if you don't already have one.

Second, like someone already posted, download the electrical troubleshooting manual from www.wedophones.com

So, if you follow the diagrams, you will see that the fuse is powered from the unloader relays...so instead of checking the fuse with your eyeballs, grab your testlight and use it to make sure there is power at the fuse itself.

So: First, key on, second, testlight to the fuse. By doing it that way, you are testing the circuit as well, so you will know that everything up to that point is good.

So, next you need to address the next device in the chain, which is your window circuit breaker.

Now that I think about it, isn't yours up above the radio?

Anyway, pop that little bastard out of its hole and again use the testlight to make certain that there is voltage both in and out of that breaker.

Now I get to tell you a joke.

Q: How do you say "Fuck You" in L.A.? A: "Trust Me"

GL!

Luke

Hey. I brought up the breaker first damnit!!! hahaha